Minnesota Statutes Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection (Ch. 324-341) § 325F.09. Definitions

(a) “Child” means any person less than 14 years of age.

(b) A toy presents an electrical hazard if, in normal use or when subjected to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse, its design or manufacture may cause personal injury or illness by electrical shock or electrocution.

(c) A toy presents a mechanical hazard if, in normal use or when subjected to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse, its design or manufacture presents an unreasonable risk of personal injury or illness:

(d) A toy presents a thermal hazard if, in normal use or when subjected to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse, its design or manufacture presents an unreasonable risk of personal injury or illness because of heat as from heated parts, substances, or surfaces.

(e) “Toxic” means able to produce personal injury or illness to a person through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through any body surface and can apply to any substance other than a radioactive substance.

(f) “Flammable” means having a flash point up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit as determined by the Tagliabue Open Cup Tester. The flammability of solids and of the contents of self-pressurized containers shall be determined by methods generally recognized as applicable to the materials or containers and established by rules issued by the commissioner.

(g) A toy presents a hazard of asphyxiation or suffocation if, in normal use or when subject to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse, its design, manufacture or storage presents a risk of personal injury or illness from interference with normal breathing.

(h) “Commissioner” means commissioner of commerce.

(i) “Inspector” means an inspector of the Department of Commerce.